2012 Bell Times - Copperfield College

From the Campus PrincipalsWelcome BackWe extend a warm welcome to our newand returning families for 2012. It hasbeen a productive start to the academicyear with all classes operating a fulltimetable from week 1.We congratulate all students for settlingback in to school routine and diligentlygetting on with learning. The generalatmosphere of classrooms, the libraryand study centre and the yard has beenpositive and we expect it to continue inthis way as the year progresses. We alsocongratulate and thank the teachers andstaff for their dedication and hard workin getting the year off to a great start.Many teachers worked industriouslyover the ‘break’ to prepare units of workand to provide classroom programs thatwill assist all students to reach theirpotential in the range of courses that areoffered at the Delahey Campus.We welcome the following members tothe Delahey family:Mr. Anthony Sokol (Campus Principal)Ms. Jude Ryan (Campus Leader)Mr. Jason Hekkema (PE/Health)Mr. Warren Powell (VET Electronics)Mr. Jim Konjarski (SOSE)Ms. Thao Pham (SOSE travelling fromKP)Ms. Asumi Matsuzaki (LOTE Japanesetravelling from KP)Mr. Michael Parnham (English/SOSE)Ms. Rosemary Djemal (Teacher Aide)Ms. Kirsten Haack (Teacher Aide)Ms. Heather McLeod (Admin)2011 VCE/VCAL ResultsOur class of 2011 had great success inboth the VCE and VCAL programs.There is a more detailed summary fromMs. Marg O’Shea further in thisnewsletter; however we would also liketo extend our warmest congratulations tothose students who excelled and nowproudly go into the next phases of theirlives taking a little bit of Copperfieldwith them.Parent/Carer contact with the campusWe welcome and encourage parents andcarers keeping in touch over any mattersof interest or concern. Generally, theMentor teacher is the first point ofcontact, however if assistance other thanthe Mentor teacher is required, thefollowing contacts will be useful;Campus Leaders-Ms. Mara Aleardi andMs. Jude RyanGreen team Leader-Ms. Kavita TandonPurple Team Leader-Ms. TamaraNorthorpeYellow Team Leader-Ms. Lina NicolasCareers/Pathways-Ms. Marg O’SheaEducational Psychologist-Ms. JudyScarfeUniformWe would also like to thank parents andstudents for working with us in thesmooth implementation of the newuniform policy. Students have been verymature in their outlook and the schoolcommunity has been quick in the uptakeof new uniform items. Families arereminded that any uniform issues can bedirected to the campus principals.School Council ElectionsOur theme for our parent informationevenings has always been ‘workingtogether for the benefit of our students’and we encourage all parents and carersto consider joining the College SchoolCouncil. Information about the comingSchool Council elections is enclosedwith this newsletter. Any parent or carerwho would like to know more about thecouncil is invited to contact Mr. TonySimpson, College Principal.We look forward to continuing in thesame way as we have begun this year,Anthony Sokol and Mary ChiodoIssue No. 120 February 2012Dates and Events:College CouncilYr. 11VCE/VCALParent Info EveYr. 11 VCE/VCALInfo SessionPhotos DayCollege CouncilParent TeacherStudent InterviewLast Day of Term 120th February21st February21st FebruaryThe MissionWestern Bulldogsare proud to adoptCopperfield Collegeas aBulldog Friendly School2nd March26th March28th Mach30th March

Issue No.1 Page 2Personal GoodsBrought to Schoolat Owner's RiskPersonal property is often brought toschool by students, staff and visitors.This can include mobile phones,electronic games, calculators, toys,sporting equipment and cars parkedon school premises.The Department does not holdinsurance for personal propertybrought to schools and it has nocapacity to pay for any loss ordamage to such property.Chess2012 will be an exciting year for chess at Copperfield. This year for thefirst time Copperfield at all year levels will be participating in chessinterschool competitions. Last year a small team from Delahey campusentered a competition in Term 4 to familiarise themselves with thetournament format. This year they will be teaching other students howto play competition chess. Chess captains for 2012 are Nur RaudhaRozali and Stephanie Dimopoulos and they will be leading the team toone competition per term and perhaps even the finals! All students arewelcome to play, beginners to advanced. The first tournament is onThursday March 15 at Brighton Grammar. Further information will becoming to all campuses. Mr McDonaldCongratulations to the Class of 2011.Our 2011 class are currently enrolling into their courses for 2012.ACU 1Ballarat University 1Deakin 5La Trabe 18Melbourne University 14Monash 3RMIT University 44RMIT TAFE 26Swinburne Uni 3Swinburne TAFE 8VU University 19VU TAFE 30William Angliss 4Apprenticeships and traineeships 10We wish them all the best for the futureStudent AccidentInsuranceParents / Carers are remindedthat the Department does notprovide personal accidentinsurance for students. Parentsand guardians are responsible forpaying the cost of medicaltreatment for injured students,including any transport costs.Reasonably low cost accidentinsurance policies are availablefrom commercial insurers .PAYMENTSTO THECOLLEGEA reminder when you wish to payyour subject charges or excursioncosts, you can phone any of the campusoffices and simply provide yourcredit card details.Other methods of payment are bycash, cheque, EFTPOS or now BpayPlease call any campus office to obtainyour reference number.Biller Code:87361Reference No:Please contactany campus officeto obtain yourreference number.2012 Bell TimesPERIOD 1: 9.00 - 10.13PERIOD 2: 10.13 - 11.26RECESS: 11.26 - 11.51PERIOD 3: 11.59 - 1.12LUNCH: 1.12 - 1.57PERIOD 4: 1.57 - 3.10PERIOD 5: 3.10 - 5.30COLLEGE PHONENUMBERSKings Park CampusPh: 9365 4111Fax: 9365 4999Delahey CampusPh: 9307 5555Fax: 9307 5444Sydenham CampusPh: 9361 3888Fax: 9361 3899

Issue No.1 Page 3Delahey Campus PsychologistJudy Scarfe is our Delahey Campus Psychologist. She heads our College Wellbeing Team.Judy is available to students who wish to consult her about a wide range of personalconcerns. These concerns frequently involve relationship issues, deaths and illnesses ofloved ones, school motivation problems, learning and concentration difficulties, mood andbehaviour regulation, and sleep disturbance. Other issues less frequently raised includeinternet, cigarette smoking, and drug and alcohol control, homelessness, depression,anxiety, suicidal thoughts, anger management, gender identity, bullying. Consultations withJudy are confidential unless there is a risk of self‐harm or harm to others, or the student isnot the subject of abuse, in which case appropriate disclosures will be made to ensuresafety. Referrals can be made to other agencies, should that appear to be warranted.Appointments are made with Judy directly or through the General Office. Students areobliged to catch up with any class work missed because of appointments with Judy.Parents are also welcome to contact Judy on 0408 358 582 orscarfe.judith.m@edumail.vic.gov.au for appointments.Copperfield College UniformThe Copperfield College uniform is available from the PSW Deer Park store:58 Westwood Drive, Deer Park Ph: 9363 8458Monday to Friday: 8.30am -5.00pmSaturday: 9.00am - 5.00pmUniform items can also be purchased onlineOrders can be delivered to your home!www.psw.com.au

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